Assistant Pharmacist - OP American Hospital Dubai LLC

Medication Safety, Dispensing & Regulatory Compliance

• Performs all duties strictly under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

• Assists in dispensing medications in accordance with approved prescriptions and established pharmacy procedures.

• Shall NOT dispense Narcotics, Controlled (CD), or Semi-Controlled (SCD) medications under any circumstances.

• Retrieves, counts, labels, and packages medications accurately prior to pharmacist verification.

• Prepares dispensed medications for final pharmacist review and patient release.

• Immediately escalate medication discrepancies, prescription errors, or safety concerns to the supervising pharmacist.

• Maintain proper segregation, storage, and handling of restricted medications.

• Ensure compliance with DHA regulations and internal pharmacy policies at all times.

Prescription Processing & Medication Preparation

• Receives and organize prescriptions for pharmacist clinical review.

• Verifies completeness of prescription information prior to processing.

• Assists in selecting correct medication, strength, dosage form, and quantity as prescribed.

• Ensures labeling accuracy before final pharmacist validation.

Inventory & Stock Management

• Assists in receiving, checking, and organizing pharmaceutical stock.

• Monitors expiry dates and implement First Expiry-First-Out (FEFO) stock rotation.

• Ensures medications are stored according to temperature, humidity, and segregation requirements.

• Participates in periodic stock counts and reconciliation activities.

• Reports shortages, discrepancies, damaged stock, or near-expiry items promptly.

Patient Service Support

• Greets patients professionally and provide front-counter assistance.

• Verifies and documents patient demographic information accurately.

• Refers all clinical inquiries, medication counseling requests, and therapeutic questions to the licensed pharmacist.

• Maintains strict patient confidentiality and professional conduct at all times.

Administrative & Operational Support

• Assists with insurance documentation and claims processing under supervision.

• Supports accurate record keeping and filing.

• Operates POS systems and process payments under pharmacist oversight where applicable.

• Maintains a clean, organized, and compliant pharmacy workspace.